ATP Assistive Technology Professional 2

Question 1

Which federal law mandates that schools provide assistive technology devices and services to students with disabilities when required for a free appropriate public education?

Accepted Answer

IDEA

Answer

IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) requires IEP teams to consider AT devices and services for every student with a disability.

Question 2

A student with severe dyslexia struggles to read grade-level textbooks. Which AT solution most directly addresses decoding barriers?

Accepted Answer

Text-to-speech with synchronized highlighting

Answer

Text-to-speech with synchronized highlighting converts printed text to audio while visually tracking words, directly bypassing decoding difficulties.

Question 3

During an AT trial period, the client reports the device 'works fine' but performance data shows no improvement. What should the ATP do first?

Accepted Answer

Investigate the discrepancy through direct observation

Answer

Discrepancies between self-report and objective data require direct observation to understand whether training, fit, or motivation issues exist.

Question 4

Which mounting system consideration is most critical when positioning an AAC device for a user with fluctuating muscle tone?

Accepted Answer

Adjustability and stability across multiple positions

Answer

Fluctuating tone means the user's posture and access angles change, requiring a mount that can be adjusted while remaining stable.

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of a feature-match process in AT selection?

Accepted Answer

To align device capabilities with the user's specific needs and tasks

Answer

Feature matching systematically compares AT device features against identified user needs, tasks, and environments to guide selection.

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ATP Assistive Technology Professional 2